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The Condé hotel is a private hotel located in Avallon, in the department of Yonne, Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Its first records date back to the 16th century, but its current structure dates mainly from the 18th century. It is representative of the civil architecture of this period and reflects the influence of the great noble families in the region.

Originally, the hotel belonged to the Sonjean family, a local notable, before being acquired by the city of Avallon in the seventeenth century. She donated it to Henry II of Bourbon-Condé, whose son, Louis II of Bourbon-Condé, regularly stayed there for hunting. The hotel thus became a popular place for the princes of Condé, before returning to Georges Filsjean, captain of the prince's guards, as a reward for his loyalty.

In 1669, the hotel was sold to François Guijon, a criminal lieutenant at the bailiff of Avallon. After several changes of owners, it was partially rebuilt in the 18th century. Since 1990, it has been listed as a Historic Monument and is home to the Avallon costume museum, preserving its architectural and historical heritage.

The building stands out for its part of the eighteenth century, including a remarkable staircase, protected by ministerial decree. Today owned by the commune, it illustrates both local history and French aristocratic heritage, while serving as a cultural place open to the public.

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